This episode in Mark’s gospel traces a sobering encounter between Jesus and the increasingly hostile Jewish leaders. When He heals the man with the withered hand, He reveals the Pharisees hard hearts about God, and exposes their contempt for Him and His authority even to the point of seeking His death. They were not willing to repent of their sin and believe Jesus. And what of us? Have we walked with Jesus, trusted Him, and rejoiced in Him with our whole heart, even if it costs us our life?
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